DESECRATE
/ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
D
2/2
E
1/1
S
1/1
E
1/1
C
3/4
R
1/1
A
1/1
T
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E
1/1
Definition of DESECRATE
verb
To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
verb
To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
verb
To change in an inappropriate and destructive way.
adjective
Desecrated.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points
Is DESECRATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DESECRATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts
Words With Friends — 13 pts
Tip: DESECRATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DESECRATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | s | e | c | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESECRATE
100 words from the letters in DESECRATE
9-letter words
8-letter words
7-letter words
decease
10/11
USUKWWF
creased
10/11
USUKWWF
decares
10/11
USUKWWF
searced
10/11
UK
creesed
10/11
UK
decrees
10/11
USUKWWF
recedes
10/11
USUKWWF
seceder
10/11
USUKWWF
catered
10/11
USUKWWF
cedrate
10/11
UK
cerated
10/11
USUKWWF
created
10/11
USUKWWF
reacted
10/11
USUKWWF
decreet
10/11
UK
erected
10/11
USUKWWF
tedesca
10/11
UK
redacts
10/11
USUKWWF
scarted
10/11
USUKWWF
crested
10/11
USUKWWF
cerates
9/10
USUKWWF
creates
9/10
USUKWWF
ecartes
9/10
USWWF
secreta
9/10
UK
secrete
9/10
USUKWWF
dearest
8/8
USUKWWF
derates
8/8
USUKWWF
estrade
8/8
UK
reasted
8/8
UK
redates
8/8
USUKWWF
sedater
8/8
USUKWWF
tasered
8/8
UK
reested
8/8
USUKWWF
steered
8/8
USUKWWF
6-letter words
decare
9/10
USUKWWF
decree
9/10
USUKWWF
recede
9/10
USUKWWF
cadees
9/10
UK
ceased
9/10
USUKWWF
secede
9/10
USUKWWF
cadres
9/10
USUKWWF
cedars
9/10
USUKWWF
sacred
9/10
USUKWWF
scared
9/10
USUKWWF
ceders
9/10
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creeds
9/10
USUKWWF
screed
9/10
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carted
9/10
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crated
9/10
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redact
9/10
USUKWWF
traced
9/10
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cadets
9/10
USUKWWF
casted
9/10
UK
crease
8/9
USUKWWF
searce
8/9
UK
creese
8/9
USUKWWF
cerate
8/9
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create
8/9
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ecarte
8/9
USWWF
carets
8/9
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cartes
8/9
USUKWWF
caster
8/9
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caters
8/9
USUKWWF
crates
8/9
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reacts
8/9
USUKWWF
recast
8/9
USUKWWF
traces
8/9
USUKWWF
certes
8/9
USUKWWF
erects
8/9
USUKWWF
resect
8/9
USUKWWF
secret
8/9
USUKWWF
terces
8/9
USUKWWF
aredes
7/7
UK
erased
7/7
USUKWWF
reseda
7/7
USUKWWF
seared
7/7
USUKWWF
reseed
7/7
USUKWWF
seeder
7/7
USUKWWF
derate
7/7
USUKWWF
redate
7/7
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teared
7/7
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teered
7/7
UK
seated
7/7
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sedate
7/7
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teased
7/7
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daters
7/7
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derats
7/7
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stared
7/7
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steard
7/7
UK
trades
7/7
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treads
7/7
USUKWWF
desert
7/7
USUKWWF
deters
7/7
USUKWWF
rested
7/7
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How to Use DESECRATE in Word Games
DESECRATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DESECRATE to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DESECRATE
What does DESECRATE mean?
DESECRATE is a verb. To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
Is DESECRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESECRATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESECRATE worth in Scrabble?
DESECRATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESECRATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESECRATE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DESECRATE?
Synonyms of DESECRATE include: pervert, defile, unhallow, deconsecrate, desanctify. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DESECRATE?
The anagrams of DESECRATE (words using the exact same letters) are: DECASTERE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.